#156EAF
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #156EAF
At its core, #156EAF is a dark and vivid hue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(21, 110, 175).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 88% C, 37% M, 0% Y, and 31% K. With a hue angle of 205.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#156EAF
RGB21, 110, 175
HSL205.3°, 78.6%, 38.4%
CMYK88%, 37%, 0%, 31%
HSV205.3°, 88.0%, 68.6%
LAB44.8, -0.4, -41.5
XYZ13.6, 14.4, 42.6
Decimal1404591
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.41:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.88:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.30:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #156EAF;
}
.text-color {
color: #156EAF;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #156EAF;
}